IBIC ICURe Discover: September 2026

Innovate UK Business Connect
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Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 17 July 2026

Overview

IBIC ICURe Discover is a part-time market exploration programme for researchers and students. You can get up to £2,500 to explore commercial opportunities for your research. The programme runs in a hybrid format, mixing online and in-person activities. It helps you understand if your research has market potential. The deadline is 17 July 2026. This is specifically for researchers, technicians and research students. The programme focuses on market discovery activities to test commercial viability.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academicindividual

Key requirements:

  • Must be researcher, technician or research student
Who is this for?

This programme is for researchers, technicians and research students who want to explore the commercial potential of their work. You need to be based in England. It is designed for people in academic or research roles who are considering turning their research into a business opportunity.

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IBIC ICURe Discover is a part-time hybrid market exploration programme for researchers, technicians and research students, with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities.

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Last updated: 19 May 2026